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Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway over bridge repair
Traffic built up along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway around Berger on Tuesday due to repair work being carried out at the Kara Bridge. The road, which serves as the main gateway into and outside Lagos, is plied by…
Kara Bridge repairs: Motorists, commuters groan on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
…Spend hours in gridlock as LASTMA, TRACE deploy more personnel By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Motorists and commuters plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have continued to groan over severe traffic congestion following…
Lagos-Toronto direct flight ranks among my proudest achievements in Nigeria – Canada’s deputy high commissioner
As Carlos Rojas-Arbulú concludes his assignment as deputy high commissioner at the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos, he read more Lagos-Toronto direct flight ranks among my proudest achievements in Nigeria –…
Kara Bridge repairs cripple Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Motorists face severe gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as Kara Bridge repairs begin. Find out the duration and impact of the ongoing work. Read More:…
Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan expressway as FG begins Kara Bridge’s repair
A heavy vehicular traffic crippled movements on the popular Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday as the Federal Ministry of Works commenced the repair of the damaged Kara Bridge’s expansion joints. The post Gridlock on…
Nigeria’s $13bn Lagos-Calabar Highway triggers speculative real estate boom
.Land value appreciates by 133 percent in two years The ongoing construction of the 700-to-750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a $13 billion infrastructure project, is set to fundamentally reshape southern…
Lagos Motorists , Commuters Lament Hellish Traffic Congestion Over Kara Bridge Repairs
Motorists plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were on Tuesday trapped and stranded for several hours, especially in peak hours as result of traffic induced by the repair works on the damaged expansion joints of the Kara…
Gridlock worsens as Kara Bridge repairs begin
Two-week repair works on the Kara Bridge have triggered heavy gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving motorists stranded for several hours. The post Gridlock worsens as Kara Bridge repairs begin appeared first…
Moat Academy Marks 10 Years of Building Software Talent, Highlights Global Alumni Impact Ahead of Cohort 36
As Cohort 36 begins on November 9, 2026, the Lagos-based...
Dynaspro Partners 433 Academy for Football Development
Dynaspro Sports Promotion, a Lagos-based organization dedicated to blending sports with education, has announced a landmark partnership with the UK’s 433 Football Academy, opening new pathways for young Nigerians to
At RCCG convention, faith meets hustle
For one week every August, Redemption Camp along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway becomes as much a marketplace as it is a site of worship. This year’s Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) convention The post At RCCG…
Kara Bridge repairs forces businesses to remote work
The ongoing expansion joint repairs on the Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway have triggered severe gridlock across the city, read more Kara Bridge repairs forces businesses to remote work
Lagos begins arrest of buyers patronising illegal roadside traders next week
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), will begin arresting and prosecuting people who buy goods from illegal roadside traders next week. The post Lagos begins arrest of buyers…
Four arrested over mob killing of groom-to-be in Lagos
By Esther Onyegbula LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged mob killing of Basit Kolade, who was beaten to death by a group of men on Lagos Island, weeks before…
Diphtheria: No outbreak in Lagos – Abayomi
Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday raised its disease surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria The post Diphtheria: No outbreak in Lagos – Abayomi appeared first on Vanguard News.
Lagos grants Elektron Power licence as Victoria Island plant nears launch
Lagos State has awarded Elektron Energy Development Strategies Limited an electricity generation licence, clearing the company to produce power within read more Lagos grants Elektron Power licence as Victoria Island…
Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu appoints new LASU vice-chancellor
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has named Professor Badejo Ayodeji Olawunmi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU) on September 9, 2026.
Amendment of Lagos Magistracy Law: Why law officers also deserve 5-years extension
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — Behind the controversy trailing the proposed amendment of the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court Law, 2015, is a policy question that goes beyond the proposed extension of the retirement age of Law…
Lagos urges motorists to plan journeys as Kara bridge repairs begin
The Lagos State Government has urged motorists to plan their journeys as repair works begin on damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge. The post Lagos urges motorists to plan journeys as Kara bridge repairs begin…
Sanwo-Olu declares ‘small state of emergency’ on Lagos waste crisis
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared what he described as a “small state of emergency” in waste management, following The post Sanwo-Olu declares ‘small state of emergency’ on Lagos waste crisis appeared…
Nigeria steps up race for global capital with Lagos International Financial Centre
The Federal Government has backed the establishment of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), with stakeholders targeting a soft launch read more Nigeria steps up race for global capital with Lagos…
Lagos offers Police officers free transport for 3 months
“The initiative is introduced in recognition of the sacrifices and contributions of police officers to peace and security in Lagos" The post Lagos offers Police officers free transport for 3 months appeared first on…
2027: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat urge peaceful elections
— Lagos APC vows full mobilisation for Tinubu, Hamzat, candidates By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and leaders…
2027: Lagos APC holds prayers for Tinubu, Hamzat
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos on Tuesday held an interfaith prayer session for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party’s The post 2027: Lagos APC holds prayers for Tinubu, Hamzat appeared first on Tribune…
The 30% building tax that’s driving up the cost of housing in Lagos
The cost of getting a building approved is only one part of the wider challenge facing developers trying to increase housing supply in Lagos. The post The 30% building tax that’s driving up the cost of housing in Lagos…
Broad Street Property: Court Halts Further Demolition After Council’s 48-Hour Quit Notice
Wale Igbintade The Lagos State High Court has halted further demolition and construction on a disputed property at 168 Broad Street, Lagos Island, following a 48-hour quit notice issued by the Lagos Island
PenCom tackles Lagos Government, As Pensioners Plan Mega Protest Over Delayed Payment, Dailogue Meeting
By Andrew Ojiezel National Pension Commission (PenCom) has weigh its big stick into the confrontation between retirees of Lagos State over payment of their entitlements. Just as pensioners under Lagos State Government…
Lagos launches Eko Digital Training for Youths
— Flags off Badagry, Ikorodu programmes By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tertiary Education, has launched the Eko Digital Training initiative to equip youths in the…
US Embassy Abuja stops routine visa processing, directs applicants to Lagos
The US Embassy in Abuja has stopped processing routine visa applications, directing applicants to the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. The post US Embassy Abuja stops routine visa processing, directs applicants to Lagos…
Police Enforce Lagos Court Judgement On Tinubu’s Land Dispute
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced the enforcement of the Lagos State High Court’s judgment in a protracted land dispute over a 114.476-hectare property in Ogombo Village, Eti-Osa, Lagos State. The development…
2027: INEC seeks Oba of Lagos, traditional council’s support for peaceful elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the partnership of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, and the Lagos Traditional Council to promote peace and citizen mobilisation ahead of the…
Lagos Taskforce denies gate-crashing allegation at Agric estate
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed as false and misleading a report alleging that its officials “gate-crashed” into a compound and an Okada garage during an enforcement operation at…
Lagos: Police arrest three suspected cultists, recover double-barrel gun
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested three suspected cultists in the Ikorodu area of the The post Lagos: Police arrest three suspected cultists, recover double-barrel gun appeared first…
LAMATA’s Quality Bus Corridor Project is Transforming Lagos Commutes
Lagos, Nigeria's bustling megacity, is synonymous with traffic gridlock, chaotic danfo buses, and endless hours lost in congestion. The post LAMATA’s Quality Bus Corridor Project is Transforming Lagos Commutes appeared…
2027: Lagos APC begins mobilisation support for candidates
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has formally begun mobilisation for the 2027 general elections, committing its candidates, read more 2027: Lagos APC begins mobilisation support for candidates
Executive beggar: Lagos begins retiree’s pension payment process after PUNCH report
Lagos State has started processing a retiree’s pension payment after a PUNCH report highlighted his delayed benefits. Learn more about the Lagos pension pa Read More:…
EFCC arraigns man over alleged N700m fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Osaretin Osagiede before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over read more EFCC arraigns man over alleged N700m fraud in Lagos
High rent: Doherty faults Hamzat’s advice to Lagos youth
…Activist backs deputy governor, says counsel is bitter truth By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — REACTIONS have continued to trail the advice by Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship…
Police Move To Enforce Court Judgment Over 114.4-Hectare Lagos Land
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced steps to enforce a Lagos State High Court judgment arising from a long-running dispute over a 114.476-hectare property at Ogombo Village, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos…
Domestic crisis: Violence tearing Lagos homes apart
RECENTLY, the kitchen is no longer the only place getting hot in Lagos homes; every room is on fire. Marriage is supposed to be about partnership, but in 2026, for a growing number of Lagos couples, it’s about who…